Thanks to its compact DX format, the Nikkor 85mm F/3.5G VR is a lens to be carried around for candid photos and portraits, but it won’t fit on full frame cameras like the D700, D3, D3S and D3x.

If the relatively poor image quality of the AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm F/3.5G VR wouldn’t make it a good choice for demanding photographers, its Vibration Reduction system and 1 :1 reproduction ratio are nice features for the ones willing to start experimenting with macro photography.

What we like:

A low level of distortion and chromatic aberration: these optical problems should not bother you on the final picture

What could be better:

The resolution: only 40 lp/mm where the Nikon 85mm 1.4D is capable of 55 lp/mm in its center with the same camera